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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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